headspace Grafton wins national award
headspace Grafton has won the ‘Excellence in Innovative Practice’ award at the National Work and Study IPS Awards! The award recognised headspace Grafton’s Work & Study program – highlighting the program’s strengths, outcomes for young people and fidelity improvement over two cycles. Also highlighted were their innovative ways of engaging young people, increasing awareness of
Perinatal mental health checklist in 40 languages
PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia – has released an online mental health checklist translated into 40 languages. Designed specifically for new and expecting families, it was translated in collaboration with each language group to ensure it is culturally sensitive. The checklist allows mums, dads, non-birth parents and family to self-assess how they are
Help keep Australia’s blood supply strong this Easter
With Easter just around the corner, Lifeblood Coffs Harbour is OPEN on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Blood donations often drop over the long weekends, but patients in need don’t take a holiday. Trauma victims, mothers giving birth, and cancer patients still rely on life-saving transfusions—and your help is crucial. Since tropical cyclone Alfred, there
Improving health outcomes for Aboriginal peoples on the North Coast
Back in February, Healthy North Coast met with the Directors of VOICE (Validating Outcomes by Including Consumer Experience) to see where there might be some crossovers with our Aboriginal health and wellbeing deep-dive. This deep-dive is part of our Aboriginal Partnership with the six Aboriginal Medical Services in our footprint. The aim of the project
Detecting lung cancer early
Lung cancer is the fifth most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in Australia. It is a disease where abnormal cells in the lungs grow and multiply out of control. The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) aims to achieve better health outcomes for Australians by detecting lung cancer early and reducing
Head to Health phone service now called Medicare Mental Health
The Head to Health phone service is now called Medicare Mental Health. Only the name has changed – services are still free and dedicated to connecting people to mental health support that’s right for them. Anyone in Australia can call Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212 for free and confidential support. You can also
Healthy North Coast joins the Luminosity Youth Summit
Healthy North Coast is proud to join the Luminosity Youth Summit as a sponsor and partner. The event will be held on 23 & 24 July 2025 at the Glasshouse, Port Macquarie. On 2 April, HNC joined a breakfast launch to mark the official announcement of key speakers, sponsors, and partners, alongside inspiring stories from
Pave – a vaping cessation support app
Developed by the Cancer Institute of NSW, Pave is a digital tool to help you or, or your loved ones, become vape-free. Pave offers daily opportunities to learn and grow as you’re guided on the best way to give up the vapes. What can you do with Pave? Make a plan Track your progress Know
Meet Jane Moye: Supporting primary care in residential aged care
Hello, I’m Jane Moye, the Primary Care Coordinator for Residential Aged Care at Healthy North Coast. My role supports improving the capacity of GPs working in aged care, supporting residential aged care homes in connecting with new GPs and fostering stronger working relationships. I also look for ways to address any gaps in GP availability,
Communicating well before winter can prevent infectious disease
Older age is one of the biggest risk factors for severe illness from infectious respiratory diseases such as COVID-19 and influenza (flu). Aged care residents are particularly vulnerable because of their pre-existing health conditions, complex care needs and close living arrangements. Regular vaccination is still the best line of defence against severe illness, hospitalisation and
Tweed Urgent Care Service: Bringing urgent care to older people in their home
In a fantastic offering from Northern NSW LHD, the Tweed Urgent Care Service (TUCS) is able to come to RACHs in Tweed to provide urgent medical support to residents, reducing unnecessary hospital visits and easing pressure on emergency departments and make it easier for RACH clinicians to care for residents. At a recent information evening
New Aged Care Act due to commence in July 2025
The Australian Government has developed a new Aged Care Act to strengthen Australia’s aged care system. The new Act aims to ensure that people who access aged care services funded by the Australian Government are treated with respect and have the quality of life they deserve. The Bill was passed in November 2024 and the
